Location: Manchester Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits Are you an experienced Embedded Software Engineer ready to take the next step in your career? We're working with an innovative Manchester-based technology company that's developing high-performance embedded systems used worldwide. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on real-world products at the cutting edge of embedded software. The Role As an Embedded Software Engineer, you'll be a key contributor to the design, development, and optimisation of embedded applications across a variety of embedded and Linux-based platforms. You'll collaborate closely with a talented engineering team to deliver robust, efficient, and scalable software solutions. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain embedded software solutions Work across embedded and Linux environments to support high-performance systems Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams Debug, optimise, and enhance system performanceSkills & Experience Essential: Strong, hands-on experience with embedded systems Proficiency in C or C++ within embedded environments Java development experience Experience with communication protocols such as RS232, I2C, TCP/IP, and USB Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to perform well under pressureDesirable: Development experience on Ubuntu and Windows Exposure to Yocto or Buildroot Understanding of Linux kernel configuration Experience developing Java OpenJDK on embedded Linux platformsWhy Join? Work with cutting-edge embedded technologies Supportive, collaborative engineering culture Clear opportunities for career progression, training, and technical leadership Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits packageApply Now Apply today with an up-to-date CV, and a member of the KO2 team will be in touch to discuss the next steps